Adult Education SpecializationMaster of Science in Higher Education

School of Education

Open New Doors for Adult Students

A career in adult education offers you an opportunity to help others
redefine what’s possible in their lives. In Capella’s online master’s
in higher education, adult education program*, you’ll focus on current
theory and research for teaching adults and college students,
including instructional models, assessment strategies, collaborative
learning, and program development. The curriculum is designed to
enhance your qualifications in adult education, give you the tools
needed to improve adult achievement, and help you understand the
learning styles of adults from diverse backgrounds.

*This degree program does not satisfy licensure requirements for
K–12 public school teachers or administrators.

What to Expect

Online

4 Core Courses

7
Specialization Courses

Capstone

Classes Start March 5th

Ready to get started? We’re ready for you. Chat with an enrollment
counselor or apply now to take the first step on the journey toward
your future.

Program Features

Online, Engaging Learning

Learn in a dynamic, interactive, and collaborative learning
environment that you can access anytime, from anywhere.

Professional Development Plan

To help you focus on achieving your goals and stay on track, you can
create a professional development plan in your first course.

Cost & Learning Format

Online education isn’t one size fits all. We know you’re busy—you
need a learning experience tailored to your life, not the other way
around. Capella has learning and tuition formats to suit you, however
you learn.

Our original learning format offers extra structure for those who
want it. We'll set the schedule, you meet the deadlines.

Get the Details

Speak with an enrollment counselor to get
a personalized cost estimate for what you can expect to pay.

*This is only an estimate, using general program
pricing.Your price may be higher or lower depending on
your specialization, transfer credits, and tuition discounts. The
prices above show what you would pay if you brought in the average
number of transfer credits or the maximum allowed transfer credits.

Ways to Save

At Capella, we believe your education is an investment in your
future. It’s also an investment within your grasp. Your goals
are achievable—there are more ways to save than you might think.

Transfer Credits

We can accept many transfer credits from regionally accredited
schools.

Ready for the Next Step?

Learning online doesn't mean going it alone. Help is here. From
faculty, coaches, advisors, and more. Plus a supportive community of
students who are as passionate about their careers as you are about
yours.